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marlo strives to protect the environment

through our actions and products as well as through education

spotlight: bullitt center, world’s greenest commercial building

We’re launching a new series touring green architecture and design around the U.S.! And we’re kicking it off with the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington - the self-titled “greenest commercial building in the world.” the bullitt center The Center is owned by the...

do you need a separate eye cream?

beauty

You probably use some kind of daily moisturizer for your face, but do you need to use a separate eye cream as well? Yes, eye creams can be useful since the skin around your eyes is actually different from the rest of your face! It’s thinner and more delicate. Because...

how a zero waste champion fits a week’s worth of trash into a 2.5-inch jar

sustainability

You’re probably aware of the growing problem of too much trash, plastic, and pollution that is plaguing the globe. (If not, you can read more here and here.) More and more people are trying to live a “zero waste” life; i.e., one focused on creating as little trash as...

do you need to exfoliate your face?

beauty

Exfoliation is a common step in many people’s skin care routines, and it’s certainly discussed a lot. Some might consider it to be one of the most important steps aside from cleansing your face. What is it, and is it something you need to do? uncovering new skin...

the origins of hydroponics

hydroponics

Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without any soil, using only water. Today, hydroponic farms often use very sophisticated technology. In indoor vertical farms, where hydroponic plants are grown in trays stacked in shelves on top of each other, you can...

city composting initiatives

sustainability

You may be hearing more these days about composting, which is essentially the "recycling" of food scraps and transformation into nutrient-rich soil. It's great for the environment because it reduces food waste and keeps it out of the landfill. And, it mitigates...

what’s the difference between creams, serums, and lotions?

beauty

There are a ton of beauty and skincare products on the market -- have you ever wondered what the difference is between all those creams, serums, and lotions? These products are similar in that they often provide moisture to your skin. But what about beyond that?...

bringing the farm to you

food, hydroponics

We ordinarily think of farms as being large green pastures way out in the countryside, where acres of crops are grown and harvested. But these days, farming is becoming a more flexible concept that includes unconventional locations and methods. If you are a...